The Imperative to Innovate in Project Management

Professional development is not simply learning a few skills to put in your toolbox – it is about constantly improving yourself and being aware of trends. As a graduate of UW Tacoma’s Project Management program and a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), I find it critical to stay up on both and encourage others to do the same. One recent article on PMI Thought Leadership, in particular, caught our attention here at the Professional Development Center: The Innovation Imperative (2020). We are in a time of nonstop disruption “and the need for unconventional thinking will only grow more urgent as organizations emerge from the COVID-19 crisis to face tremendous economic uncertainty.” 

Here are the three big ideas for innovative companies to focus on – and how UW Tacoma can help you: 

• Future-Proof the Project Team 
  • Hire people with the skills. Invest in them. 
• Put Data in the Driver’s Seat 
  • Avoid making decisions on faulty information. 
• Build the Infrastructure 
  • Create a culture of innovation. 

According to the Project Management Institute, “three in four project leaders say their organizations will invest more to promote project management innovation over the next 10 years.” Learn more about the current trends of innovative organizations and the keys to focus.

What are you waiting for? Get all of your team up to speed on these skills and trends with our Project Management course taught by Angel Latterell, which starts on February 4th! 

Contact Christopher Cellars, or the rest of our team, at uwtpdc@uw.edu if you have questions about this program or any others offered through the UW Tacoma Professional Development Center.